Expression of Interest for School Crossing Supervisor Opportunities near you!

• A rewarding community facing position ideal for someone looking for minimal hours of work.
• Maximum 7.5 hours per week.
• $39.44 per hour and training provided.

A bit about the role

This expression of interest is to join the School Crossings team as part of the Community Life division which strives to develop healthy, active, connected and safe communities through the delivery of community facilities, events, experiences and life cycle services from birth to older age.

As a School Crossing Supervisor, you will assist students and families to travel safely to and from school. The crossings are located at selected intersections, pedestrian light crossings and at flagged children's crossings across the City of Casey.

You will be required to travel between various locations across the City of Casey. You will need to be available between the hours of 8am to 9.15am and 2.30pm to 4pm Monday – Friday within the school term.

What you’ll deliver

• Vigilantly operate school crossings in accordance with the “Instructions for Children’s Crossing Supervisors” as prepared by Vic Roads.
• Ensure that it is safe to cross before allowing any person onto the crossing.
• At crossings without traffic lights, stop the traffic when safe and sensible to do so and direct the flow of pedestrians in accordance with issued instructions.
• Consider traffic needs to ensure safe traffic flow and reduce congestion.
• Attend training sessions as required.

What you’ll bring

• Comfortability with the nature of casual work.
• Availability to attend an in-person group interview.
• Availability to work morning and afternoon shifts during school terms for a maximum of 1.5 hours per day (crossing shifts will vary between 30 minutes – 1 hour, with a maximum 1.5 hours per day).
• Good communication skills and previous experience working with children or the general public.
• Ability to endure the outdoor weather conditions, wearing appropriate PPE.
• Are able to stand for minimum one hour, twice per day, while holding a sign (up to 2kg) in variable positions with one hand.
• Have a current mobile phone, Victorian Drivers Licence and use of a reliable vehicle.
• Are comfortable using technology and operating a handheld device which includes, completing online training, using text messaging systems and various apps
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including: National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check (All requiring 100 points of ID including Birth certificates OR Passports).

What’s next?

This advertisement is only an expression of interest for potential opportunities, by expressing your interest you will join an applicant pool that will be reached out to for interest when opportunities arise.   

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact the School Crossings Operations Team on 9705 5304.  

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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